Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / February 2004

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Has anyone stayed at the Paradisus Punta Cana in DR?  I'm trying to decide
between DR and Costa Rica for my 30th birthday in May.  I'm aware that May is
rainy season in CR, but it really doesn't matter.  I have traveled to the
Puerto Plata area in 2001, this would be my mom's first ...

We have a romantic hideaway for two on the island of Abaco in the
small seaside town of Treasure Cay. Leave home in the morning and
walking on a 3 1/2 mile deserted beach by the middle of the same day.
See website: www.bahamagetaway.com

HI - we are thinking about going to Jamaica or Bahamas for a week this
summer
with our 13, 10 and 3 1/2 yr. old.  Any suggestions on reasonably
priced all

Which has the warmer ocean waters for swimming or snorkelling ?

We are headed to Barbados the first part of March.
We are staying at the Almond beach Resort. It was sort of
a freebie deal with work. Any suggestions on what not to miss
and what to avoid. It's the first time in many years to Barbados.

Has anyone been to both of these places and can compare the pros and
cons of each? More specifically, we're looking at Caribbean Club on 7
Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, or one of the all-inclusives (one of the
Palaces resorts, Paradisus Riviera Cancun, Cameleon Marival, Reef

I can get a roundtrip ticket for 14 days to Jamaica for $250. I've been
there many times and have always stayed at an all inclusive to mainly avoid
hidden expenses. Has anyone had experience with going down there with no
hotel reservations and winging it.

Am interested in traveling to Grenada - Have been to St. Lucia and loved
it. Question: Which accommodations have best snorkeling nearby and are
there many good beach entries for snorkeling on Grenada? Also can you
reach Grenadines and Tobago on day trip from Grenada?

my wife and I are thinking about a carribean/mexican vacation sometime
this year.  We love snorkeling and laying on the beaches.  Not much
into the partying or nightlife.  Relaxation and snorkeling are our main
goals!  :)  Any suggestions as to where to go???  We were originally

All you have to do is go to www.tripquote.com and you will get very
fast the best price possible. Save hours searching on the web. Most
travel websites are owned either by airlines or hotel groups and thus
you will not get an unbiassed opinion unless you use tripquote which

We are looking for a place to stay at on beach. we are not looking for
the large hotels, and crowds. On or near the beach with a bathroom
(running water)
a bedroom, a place to eat and lay on the beach during the day. The

Anyone know the recipe for the "Cayman Sunset" rum drink found at
Hemingway's in Grand Cayman?  I've found a few simple recipes on the
internet that do not match what was on Hemingway's menu.  Their menu
stated that the drink had Bacardi 151, coconut rum, pineapple/orange

Me and my sister are travelling from the UK to st. Kitts
in mid april.
I have family in st. kitts but as it's my first trip to
the carribean i'm not planning on spending more than a week

I know that the Bahamas are 110v/60hz like the US, but are the actual
outlets the same? i.e., could you plug a hairdryer in without any sort
of plug adapter?